by Kevin Tang, Sr. Director, Strategic Business Development, ON Semiconductor Market demand for higher bandwidth broadband services is on the rise, thanks to the rapid growth of the internet, social media, and online streaming services, especially as the number of broadband users per household increases and the trend of cord-cutting continues to accelerate. Across urban, […]
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Strata-enabled mesh platform supports node-to-node communication with smart sensing, cloud connectivity
ON Semiconductor has introduced a new Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networking solution based on its ultra-low-power RSL10 System-in-Package (RSL10 SIP). Using the RSL10 Mesh Platform, engineers can easily implement ultra-low-power mesh networking, using Bluetooth Low Energy technology, and move quickly towards full deployment. Optimized for smart home, building automation, industrial IoT, remote environment monitoring, and […]
Combo receiver/GPS oscillators come in pint-sized packages
GPS Disciplined Oscillators (GPSDO) are one of the most accurate and trusted sources of timing. Often called GPS clocks, they consist of a high-stability oscillator and a GPS receiver. GPSDO works by steering the oscillator output to a GPS device or GNSS satellite signal through a tracking loop. Some of their applications include functioning as […]
BLE SoC development kit supports Bluetooth 5.0 certification
The STMicroelectronics STEVAL-IDB008V1M Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 (BLE) evaluation platform accelerates application development with modules featuring BlueNRG-2, the Company’s second-generation BLE System-on-Chip (SoC). BlueNRG-2 supports the Bluetooth 5.0 certification, which allows enhanced security with LE Secure Connections, power-efficient privacy with Link Layer Privacy 1.2, and up to 2.6-times higher throughput with LE Data Length Extension. The SoC […]
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 combo modules target industrial IoT apps
Laird Connectivity has announced the upcoming Sterling-LWB5+ Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.1 module. Powered by CYW4373E silicon from Cypress, an Infineon Technologies company, the Sterling-LWB5+ is purpose-built for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity through a secure, reliable, and robust feature set. Laird Connectivity’s new Sterling-LWB5+ was intentionally designed for industrial IoT applications where performance, size, […]
Who is winning the LPWAN race? Part 2
Continues from Part 1 FAQ on Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology & implementation 6. What are some of the LPWAN design considerations? There are many criteria a business can consider when trying to decide on the best LPWAN solution. For example, how quickly do you need the IoT device to transfer the data, how […]
Rubidium oscillator delivers ±0.03ppb frequency accuracy
Suntsu Electronics’ new RSO30S-10.000M rubidium oscillator delivers a frequency stability of 0.03ppb irrespective of temperature fluctuations over an operating temperature range of -40 to +60 degrees C. This latest model is designed with a standard connector interface that enables easy integration into time and frequency systems for industries such as telecommunications, defence and test & […]
Low-power SoCs simplify WiFi designs
InnoPhase announces the INP1010 and INP1011 Talaria TWO modules. The products are complete solutions with wireless connectivity plus integrated microcontroller for edge of network IoT designs. The Talaria TWO’s unique digital polar radio architecture makes the modules the world’s lowest power Wi-Fi solution. Now engineers can focus on the value-added aspects of their design while […]
Reference design calculates proximity to nearby Bluetooth non-connecting beacons
STMicroelectronics announces the availability of a compact and cost-effective reference design ideally suited for monitoring social distancing, assuring remote operation, provisioning, as well as warning, anti-tampering, and potentially providing contact tracing to protect human health in all environments, including in response to global or local pandemic conditions. Leveraging Bluetooth Low Energy technology through its incorporation […]
Who is winning the LPWAN race? Part 1
A two-part tutorial series on Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology & implementation. Low-power wide-area networks have continued gaining momentum over the last few years, propelled by IoT growth and sensor ubiquity. In this article, we will answer the basic, frequently asked questions, and offer insights on the implementation strategy. There are different abbreviations for […]